The VersaRupter switches use an innovative puffer and nozzle system to quickly and efficiently extinguish the arc of full-load interruptions, resulting in a compact switch for use in metal-enclosed switchgear, pad mounted cabinets, mining and capacitor switching applications. The VersaRupter allows upright and inverted mounting, with front, left or right side operation. VersaRupter is available with a choice of manual direct or chain-drive manual open/close operation, motorized closing, shunt trip and two-step grounding options. Current-limiting fuse mountings are also available.